Welcome to June at FACT Oregon! 
First of all, we want to say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Dream BIG Dream’s virtual auction. Though we are all excited to get back to in-person events, this year’s virtual auction was a huge success and it’s thanks to you, our incredible community, and our generous sponsors! Together, with your support, we are transforming the face of disability.
In this Issue:

  • Online Trainings
  • Celebrating Dads of all kinds!
  • Take our Check-in and Win Survey!
June is a month to celebrate! Not only are we bounding towards summer, but this month we also celebrate Father’s day and all the amazing dads who are working to create a better world for individuals experiencing disability. Our newsletter features some stories and videos from dads who both parent with a disability or parent a child with a disability.

June is also pride month! We know individuals living at the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identities can not only be underrepresented, but are often left out of conversations entirely. FACT Oregon is dedicated to listening to and amplifying those voices, meeting individuals where they are, welcoming all identities and supporting individuals with disabilities and their families regardless of their gender expression, identity, or sexuality.

As always, THANK YOU for the hard work you do everyday to support your family. It is an honor to offer support, resources, and community to you. 


In gratitude,
Signature of Roberta Dunn Executive Director of FACT Oregon
Executive Director

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Its time to check in and win. take the survey By June 8 to win one of 4 $500 gift cards! By June 15 to win one of 4 $250 gift cards! By June 22 to win one of 5 $100 gift cards!
Training Offerings!

ANYTIME!
ANYWHERE!
(Available in Spanish and English)

Register Online for Access!

Kindergarten means lots of changes for your child experiencing disability. Especially this year with COVID-19 and slowly returning to in-person learning. This training will offer tips and tools for a successful year, information about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and how to be your child’s #1 fan and advocate.

ANYTIME!
ANYWHERE!
(Available in Spanish and English)

Register Online for access!

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) describes your child's special education needs and services. Learn more about how the IEP is made, how to actively engage in the process, and advocate for your child's specific school needs.
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Up For Discussion!
Articles, videos, and podcasts to spark conversations with your friends and family!
Shailen Singh, He/Him

This is the story of one parent’s desire to let his son define disability for himself, instead of letting the world define it for him. By focusing on a story involving a lack of childcare solely because of who the child is, the speaker provides a compelling argument against static processes that seek to reduce disabled people down to descriptors and categories, and instead envisions a world where people are defined for who they are instead of who they’re not.
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Laurence Clark, He/Him

Laurence Clark is a comedian, writer, and father. He also uses a wheelchair and has cerebral palsy. In this article he discusses being a father and experiencing the critical eye of the media as he parents his children.
Steve Lee, He/Him
Dad, I Love You

Steve Lee is a creator and graphic designer. He is also a participant of the 2020 Easterseals Disability Film Festival with his short film Dad, I Love You in which he shares the experience of being a child with a disability in a refugee camp.
Resources for Conversations about Gender, Sexuality and Disability

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, She/Her
Does Pride Month Exclude People With Disabilities?
In this video Jessica discusses how many traditional Pride events can be exclusive to individuals with disabilities and promotes the belief that everyone benefits from an inclusive and welcoming community

The Intersection Of LGBTQ History And Disability
By Victoria A. Brownworth, She/Her

People with disabilities have long been hidden from history, and unsurprisingly, LGBTQ history as well. This article discusses a number of influential and revolutionary figures who live and lived at the intersection of Disability and LGBTQ identities.
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Disability Visibility
Episode 6

Disability Visibility is a podcast hosted by San Francisco night owl Alice Wong featuring conversations on politics, culture, and media with disabled people. This episode examines labor, care work, and disable queer femmes.
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Returning to School: A Message From ODE

Oregon schools are offering both in-person and online learning options for students. If you’re ready to send your kid back to the classroom, FACT Oregon hopes you know that schools in Oregon are doing all they can to keep kids, families, teachers and staff safe.Learn more at Oregon.gov/readyschools
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to our fact oregon community. We will be closed on Thursday June 3 as staff process a loss in our community. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as support line response times may be slower due to this and the recent holiday.
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